10 Days | Vietnam Express |
Halong Bay
10 Days | from AUD $3,990* pp
Tour from $1,540
Interpreter $2,450
Trip Overview
Cruise through the stunning waters of Halong Bay, take a gastronomic walking tour, and cycle through the lush Mekong Delta. Vietnam Express enables you to experience all this and more, whilst you stay in fantastic accommodation with delicious breakfasts, relax on an overnight Bhaya Cruise, and travel in air conditioned comfort.
Map of Itinerary
Itinerary
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Overview
Welcome to Vietnam! You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
Rooms are available from 14.00 but it is possible to pre-book an early check-in if you’re flying in early.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
No Meals today
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Overview
After breakfast, spend the full day exploring the capital of Vietnam and its rich culture. A fusion of Vietnamese, Chinese, and French, Hanoi is one of the most ancient capitals in the world.
In the morning take a leisurely stroll by the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and into the lively Old Quarter. Immerse in the Dong Xuan covered market before a short transfer to the Temple of Literature.
Enjoy light lunch at nice local restaurant serving Vietnam set menu with local specialties.
In the afternoon, continue to the Ho Chi Minh complex, including the lush gardens of the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda. Make a last stop at the Hoa Lo Prison for a visit. Finish the day being entertained by a traditional water puppet show before back to hotel.
Dinner at local restaurant..
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
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Overview
After breakfast at the hotel, you will travel on a two-and-half-hour journey to the World Heritage listed Halong Bay. Embark on a beautiful wooden junk and prepare to explore the legendary seascape. Cruise amongst the beautiful and intriguing islets, caves, and grottos of Halong Bay, enjoying fresh seafood. You can also partake in swimming or fishing. Spend the night onboard the cruise ship in your private cabin with en-suite bathroom.
Note: Cruise itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions. Swimming or kayaking excursions may be cancelled due to poor weather. Unused services are not subject to a refund.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Boat on Halong Bay (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D)
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Overview
Continue your cruise and enjoy a brunch on board before disembarking. You will be driven back to Hanoi to catch your flight to Danang.
You are greeted upon arrival and driven to the nearby Hoi An ancient town. Check-in at your hotel and you may go on your own for a first immersion into the old quarter, with its bars, restaurants and narrow streets illuminated by thousands of lanterns
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Brunch - late breakfast early lunch
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Overview
We recommend a light breakfast today. Your guide will pick you up at 9.00 in the hotel lobby. We start our walk across the enchanting ancient town of Hoi An. Follow your guide as you meander your way through the beautiful streets and narrow alleys, which are bordered by ancient yellow-walled houses. We reach a market where you can spend some time exploring the colourful stalls and the variety of foods and souvenirs on offer. Try some local delicacies before we venture further into the town. The guide will show you various places of interest and will also arrange some spontaneous food tastings as we walk. Food, drinks and culinary legends are all on the menu today.
Accommodation
Hotel (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast (B) Lunch (L)
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Have a full day at leisure for you to explore the little town further or head to the beach. We recommend An Bang beach, located 4 kilometers away from the town to the North. It is bordered with nice little cafes and restaurants, a perfect spot to unwind for the day
Meals
Breakfast (B)
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Transfer to the airport in the morning to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
On arrival you will be met by your local guide and take a walking tour of the District 1 and its iconic colonial landmarks. Visit the landmark Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace, the War Remand Museum, Notre Dame, Post Office Centre, and People’s Committee Hall. Explore the bustling Ben Thanh Market and transfer to the hotel for an evening at leisure.
Meals
Breakfast (B)
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Depart your hotel this morning for about 02 hour drive heading south Ben Tre where referred locally as one of the biggest coconut tree orchards in Vietnam. Take in the lush surroundings of rice paddies and fruit farms alongside the highway as you leave behind the busy city.
Arrive at the waterfront pier and embark on an enjoyable motor boat excursion, take a glimpse at the Delta scenery, houses built on stilts and local fish farms along the way.
Take short ride Xe Lam (Moto cart) along country roads through the villages, tropical gardens along the way; discovering how Vietnamese farmers work their rice fields and observe daily life of the villagers in the Mekong Delta. Engage in a casual chat with your host and stroll through the garden to get an insight into daily farming life. Have a chance visit some local home factories, get to know lively activities of coconut processing and trading as well as enjoy tropical fruit & coconut juice.
Lunch will be served at local house, taste some local delicacies before returning to Saigon and arrive back to Saigon late in the afternoon.
Meals
Breakfast (B) Lunch (L)
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After breakfast, visit the historical Cu Chi Tunnels (70km from Ho Chi Minh City), the former stronghold of the Viet Cong. The network of tunnels stretch for over 200km and three levels underground. Return to the city for a late lunch on your own and an afternoon of leisure.
In the late afternoon, gather in the lobby and head out for a farewell dinner in town.
Meals
Breakfast (B) Dinner (D)
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Your last morning is free at your leisure until it is time to transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Rooms check out by 12.00 but it is possible to pre-book a late check out in if you’re flying out late.
Meals
Breakfast (B)
Inclusions
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Most meals as indicated
Breakfast (B) Lunch (L) Dinner (D)
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Airport transfers and ground transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with skillful & experienced Drivers
Cruise - Deluxe 1 night Oriental Sails cruise on Halong Bay
Flight - Flights from Hanoi – Hoi An,
Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh
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Hotel (8 nights)
1 night on board boat in Halong Bay
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All entrance fees, boat rides, service charges, and taxes as mentioned in tour program
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2 x NAATI Qualified Interpreters
1 x Auslan using Tour Manager
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Vietnam Visa
Personal Items eg camera, spending money
Meals not noted above
International Flights